Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Lead Engineer
Core
Provide technical leadership and oversight for the design, integration, and operation of advanced hypersonic wind tunnel test facilities supporting defense and aerospace programs.
Role type
Senior technical advisor / Lead Engineer for test infrastructure
Builds
Large-scale high-speed wind tunnel capabilities and test infrastructure
Domain
Defense & Aerospace / Hypersonic Test Facilities
Required skills
High-speed aerodynamics, Test facility engineering, Technical risk assessment, Systems integration, FEA/CFD review, Safety compliance, Program planning, Executive reporting, Independent verification analysis, Multidisciplinary team leadership
Preferred skills
SETA experience, Hypersonic propulsion testing, High-temperature/high-pressure systems, Data acquisition, Digital engineering tools, Generative AI for engineering
Technologies
FEA, CFD, Microsoft Office 365
Responsibilities
Serve as primary technical advisor to the Contracting Officer's Representative; Evaluate wind tunnel designs and test plans; Conduct detailed technical reviews of contractor deliverables; Lead safety reviews and audits; Represent the government program office in technical meetings; Translate complex technical information for senior leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight